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The Northern Michigan Policy Conference is a regional economic development conference led by the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. The Alliance is a coalition of 20 \;chambers and economic development organizations and over 7\,000 member businesses from all across northern Michigan. The partnership exists to advocate for rural northern Michigan and move forward rural-centric business policy.
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\nNow in its ninth year as a policy conference after serving as the Alliance'\;s annual agenda-setting meeting for years\, the Northern Michigan Policy Conference is designed to leverage diverse strategies to enhance the northern Michigan region'\;s standing as a world-class place for business\, residents\, visitors\, and students of all ages. This year'\;s policy conference will be a collaborative\, business-driven experience delivering actionable goals to energize and provide vision. Conference content will focus on the Alliance'\;s four policy areas as well as the chronic issues surrounding business development\, talent\, housing\, and childcare and discuss innovative approaches.
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\nInterested in highlighting your organization at the event? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities today! \;\n\n
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Event Agenda - Coming Soon!
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\n8:30 a.m. &ndash\; Registration\, Politics &\; Pastries
\nNetworking with Elected Officials \;
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\n9:30 a.m. &ndash\; Welcome &\; Opening Remarks
\nNikki Devitt\, Chair of Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance
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\n9:45 a.m. &ndash\; Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance Legislative Update
\nDakota Baker\, Director\, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance
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\n10:00 a.m. &ndash\; Keynote Speaker \;
\nPending November Election
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\n10:15 a.m. &ndash\; Fireside Chat One: Leadership
\nModerated tbd
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\n10:45 \;a.m. &ndash\; Break \; \;
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\n11:00 \;a.m. &ndash\; Fireside Chat Two: Tribal and Business Connection
\nModerated tbd
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\n11:30 a.m. &ndash\; Fireside Chat Three: Build &\; Grow \; \;
\nModerated by tbd
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\n12:00 \;p.m. &ndash\; Lunch &\; Networking
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\n1:00 \;p.m. &ndash\; Fireside Chat Four: Helathcare Deep Dive
\nModerated by tbd
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\n1:30 \;p.m. &ndash\; Fireside Chat Five: Rural Opportunities
\nModerated by tbd
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\n2:00 p.m. &ndash\; Networking Break
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\n2:30 p.m. &ndash\; Fireside Chat Six: Education \; \;
\nModerated by tbd
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\n3:00 \;p.m. &ndash\; Closing Remarks \; \;
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Grand Traverse Resort &\; Spa is offering discounted hotel guestrooms for $169.00 and tower guestrooms for $209.00 (taxes and additional rates not included) from \;February 3rd through February 7th when you book ahead using the code \;"\;TCC2027"\;. Call (231) 534-6001 to speak with a reservations agent\, or\, book online. \;You \;must \;use this specific link when booking online. \;\n\n
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